Laboratory diagnosis of emerging human infections by SARS-COVID-19: Prevalence and challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global storm in the world, and nations worldwide are skirmishing with this unprecedented health crisis. The outbreak of Corona Virus Disease-19 (COVID-19), caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), had a significant impact on the healthcare system, especially in the clinical microbiology laboratories worldwide. The choice of a correct anatomical site for good samples collections with the proper precautions is essential for prompt and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19. This review aimed to cover the challenges faced during the choice of appropriate sample collection sites, transport and tests for detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The diagnosis tests of COVID-19 can be divided into direct, indirect and complementary tests. In the direct tests, Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assays are the molecular tests of choice for the diagnosis of COVID-19. The remaining direct tests include GeneXpert and TrueNAT assays. In the indirect testing's;antigen-antibody-based techniques are recommended for surveillance of the disease, which may help to formulate the control measures. These tests not only help in assessing the disease severity, but also they benefit in evaluating the prognosis and management strategies. © 2022, Egyptian Association for Medical Mycologists (EAMM). All rights reserved.

Effect of Social Media Addiction on Aggression and Overall Quality Of Life on Undergraduate Students

This research examined the effect of social media addiction on aggression and overall quality of life on undergraduate students at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab. In the study, survey method was used to collect data. A sample of 50 students were selected for this study. Quality of Life Scale by John Flanagan, Internet Addiction Test by Kimberly S. Young, and The Aggression Scale by Pamela Orpinas and Ralph Frankowski (2001) were administered for data collection. SPSS tool has been used for data analysis. Results indicated that there is a positive and significant connection between social media addiction, aggression, and quality of life. It has also been found that Covid-19 has leaded to increased social media addiction, and therefore, more grave consequences. Copyright © 2022, Anka Publishers. All rights reserved.